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property overview

This Ischia hotel proudly surveys the sparkling Bay of Naples and island of Capri beyond.

Just eighteen (sea) miles from the bustling port of Naples, and a ferry ride from glamorous Capri, Ischia offers a welcoming relaxed pace and has historically served as a health retreat. Proudly surveying the seaside vistas from a rocky headland is the Mezzatorre Resort & Spa. The main building rests on the ruins of a 16th-century watchtower, and its guest rooms and beautiful public spaces are tucked into seventeen acres of pine wood forest. The resort makes the most of its stunning natural setting, both above and underground. The island’s thermal hot springs, with healing properties, flow into three water therapy pools, while volcanic mud is used in spa treatments. Outdoor enthusiasts are also drawn to Ischia’s hiking paths, many of which snake around the coastline with sweeping views of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Best Family Activity

Giardini Poseidon Terme

A dip in any of the water park’s 20 thermal pools, three sea-water pools (two of which are for kids only) and natural cliff-side sauna will restore your energy. www.giardiniposeidon.it.

Best Restaurant for a Celebration

Il Giardino Eden Restaurant

Located in the splendid bay of Cartaromana with Castello Aragonese as the backdrop. A place were owners, Ciro & Anna Calise, and their staff create imaginative traditional and modern dishes that can be paired with an excellent selection of Italian wines. (+39-081) 985015; www.ilgiardinoeden.it.

Best Cocktail with a View

La Tenuta Frassitelli of Casa D’Ambra

This vineyard is known as much for its 10 acres of Biancolella vines as it is for its windswept terrace, which sits 1,800 feet above the Mediterranean. (39-81) 907-246; www.dambravini.com.

Museum Must-See

Museo Archeologico e Scavi di Santa Restituta

Tombs dating back to the Roman era are the focus at this archaeology museum in the town of Lacco Ameno. (39-81) 980-538.

Best View

Soccorso

The Chiesa del Soccorso, a white-washed church in Forio’s town square, has 18th-century details and, on clear days, panoramas as far as the Pontine island of Ventotene.